Monday, December 8, 2008

An Urgent Issue

* Source AARP
* While caregiving is traditionally associated with women, 45% percent of today's working caregivers are men.
* Nearly two-thirds or 63% of all caregivers ages 51-64 work, most full-time; 75% are primary caregivers.
* Up to 30% of employees have eldercare responsibilities, and 40% of those also have children at home.
* Eighty percent of older adult care is provided solely by family and friends.
* The average length of caregiving is eight years.

~Serena Brock

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